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Author Question: The human X and Y chromosomes A) are both present in every somatic cell of males (Read 679 times)

curlz

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on: Jun 18, 2013
The human X and Y chromosomes
A) are both present in every somatic cell of males and females alike.
B) are of approximately equal size and number of genes.
C) are almost entirely homologous, despite their different names.
D) include genes that determine an individual's sex.
E) include only genes that govern sex determination.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2013
I'm pretty sure it's D. Good luck :D


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Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2013
Great..that really helped.


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